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⚫ | [[File:Combe Down Tunnel, near Bath - geograph.org.uk - 41502.jpg|thumb|[[Combe Down Tunnel]] in 2005]]The '''Two Tunnels Greenway''' is a [[shared use path]] for walking and cycling |
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| name = NCN Route 244 <br/> <span style="font-size:90%"> Two Tunnels Greenway </span> |
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| caption =The western portal of the [[Devonshire Tunnel]] on the Greenway's opening day in 2013 |
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| established =6 April 2013 |
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| length = {{convert|3.8|mi|km}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-244/ |title=Route 244 |work=Sustrans |access-date=9 May 2022 }}</ref> |
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| location =[[Somerset]], [[UK|United Kingdom]] |
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| designation =[[National Cycle Network|UK National Cycle Network]] |
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| trailheads =[[Twerton|East Twerton]] {{small|(west)}} to [[Midford]] {{small|(east)}} |
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⚫ | [[File:Combe Down Tunnel, near Bath - geograph.org.uk - 41502.jpg|thumb|[[Combe Down Tunnel]] in 2005]]The '''Two Tunnels Greenway''' is a [[shared use path]] for walking and cycling in [[Bath, Somerset]], [[England]].<ref name="path">{{cite web | url= http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/transportandstreets/walkingandcycling/cycling/twotunnels.htm | work= Bath & North East Somerset Council | title= The Two Tunnels Shared Use Path | accessdate= 3 October 2007 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20071107064420/http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/transportandstreets/walkingandcycling/cycling/twotunnels.htm |archivedate = 7 November 2007}}</ref> The route links [[National Cycle Route 24]] south of Bath with [[National Cycle Route 4]] in the town centre,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Route 244 |url=https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-244/ |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=Sustrans |language=en}}</ref> and is designated as '''National Cycle Route 244'''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ncn/map/route/route-244|title=Route 244 – Map Sustrans |publisher=Sustrans|accessdate=9 March 2014}}</ref> |
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==Route== |
==Route== |
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The route follows the disused railway trackbed of the [[Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway]] from East [[Twerton]] through the Bath suburb of [[Oldfield Park]] to the [[Devonshire Tunnel]]. It emerges into [[Lyncombe, Bath|Lyncombe]] Vale before entering the [[Combe Down Tunnel]], and then coming out to cross Tucking Mill Viaduct at [[Tucking Mill]] into [[Midford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.magazine.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk/magazine/tscontent/editorials/cycling/2013/two-tunnels-path-opens-bath.html|title=Two Tunnels path opens in Bath|publisher=Ordnance Survey|access-date=11 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703201047/http://www.magazine.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk/magazine/tscontent/editorials/cycling/2013/two-tunnels-path-opens-bath.html|archive-date=3 July 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The new route links Bath and |
The route follows the disused railway trackbed of the [[Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway]] from East [[Twerton]] through the Bath suburb of [[Oldfield Park]] to the [[Devonshire Tunnel]]. It emerges into [[Lyncombe, Bath|Lyncombe]] Vale before entering the [[Combe Down Tunnel]], and then coming out to cross Tucking Mill Viaduct at [[Tucking Mill]] into [[Midford]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.magazine.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk/magazine/tscontent/editorials/cycling/2013/two-tunnels-path-opens-bath.html|title=Two Tunnels path opens in Bath|publisher=Ordnance Survey|access-date=11 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703201047/http://www.magazine.ordnancesurveyleisure.co.uk/magazine/tscontent/editorials/cycling/2013/two-tunnels-path-opens-bath.html|archive-date=3 July 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The new route links [[National Cycle Route 4]] in Bath and [[National Cycle Route 24]], {{convert|2.5|mi|0}} south of the city. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Devonshire Tunnel portal on opening day.jpg|thumb|View of the Devonshire Tunnel portal in Bear Flat, Bath, on the opening day of the Two Tunnels Greenway.]] |
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NCN24, crossing [[Midford]] viaduct, at the south end of the 'Two Tunnels' route, opened in 2005. Sustainable transport charity [[Sustrans]] has met with success with its bid for [[National Lottery (United Kingdom)|National Lottery]] funding to start construction of the route.<ref name="path" /> |
NCN24, crossing [[Midford]] viaduct, at the south end of the 'Two Tunnels' route, opened in 2005. Sustainable transport charity [[Sustrans]] has met with success with its bid for [[National Lottery (United Kingdom)|National Lottery]] funding to start construction of the route.<ref name="path" /> |
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A 'Two Tunnels Steering Group' was established, consisting of the Two Tunnels group, [[Bath and North East Somerset]] Council and Sustrans, to ensure the route's successful development.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/Data/Cabinet/20070307/Minutes/070307zAppx2FrankTompson.pdf |archiveurl= https:// |
A 'Two Tunnels Steering Group' was established, consisting of the Two Tunnels group, [[Bath and North East Somerset]] Council and Sustrans, to ensure the route's successful development.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/Data/Cabinet/20070307/Minutes/070307zAppx2FrankTompson.pdf |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20111117153057/http://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/Data/Cabinet/20070307/Minutes/070307zAppx2FrankTompson.pdf | work= Bath & North East Somerset Council | date= 7 March 2007 | title= Statement by Frank Tompson of 'Two Tunnels Group' | url-status= live | archivedate= 17 November 2011}}</ref> |
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In June 2009 the major structures were surveyed in preparation for their transfer into the ownership of the local authority from Wessex Water, but the costs of refurbishing the Tunnels exceeded the total project budget then estimated to be £1.9M, with £1M coming from Sustrans.<ref name=BBC10673789/> Subsequently it was agreed that Sustrans should take ownership of the tunnels and be responsible for their refurbishment. |
In June 2009 the major structures were surveyed in preparation for their transfer into the ownership of the local authority from Wessex Water, but the costs of refurbishing the Tunnels exceeded the total project budget then estimated to be £1.9M, with £1M coming from Sustrans.<ref name=BBC10673789/> Subsequently, it was agreed that Sustrans should take ownership of the tunnels and be responsible for their refurbishment. |
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Work began in March 2010 with |
Work began in March 2010 with the excavation of the then-buried western portal of the Devonshire Tunnel, and the project was completed and opened on 6 April 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Two Tunnels Shared Path |url=http://www.twotunnels.org.uk/ |accessdate=4 February 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130126211956/http://www.twotunnels.org.uk/ |url-status=live |archivedate=26 January 2013}}</ref> In July 2010, Wessex Water transferred the care of the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels to Sustrans.<ref name=BBC10673789>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-10673789|title=Railway tunnels handed to cycle charity Sustrans|publisher=BBC News|date=17 July 2010|accessdate=17 July 2010}}</ref> Development plans were said to include the installation of [[Motion detector|motion-sensitive]] lighting, mobile phone coverage and [[CCTV]] within the tunnels,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.proudoftwerton.com/news_april_II_2008.html|title=The Two Tunnels Project|date=April 2008|work=Proud of Twerton|access-date=9 July 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513221033/http://www.proudoftwerton.com/news_april_II_2008.html|archive-date=13 May 2008|url-status=dead}}</ref> though at the time the Greenway opened, no plans existed for mobile phone coverage in the tunnels.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/markannand/status/322035049430142978|title=Mark Annand (Two Tunnels Group secretary) on Twitter}}</ref> |
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The Combe Down tunnel reopened on 6 April 2013.<ref name="Guardian220313">{{cite news|last=Morris|first=Steven|title=Bath's Combe Down railway tunnel to reopen for cyclists and hikers|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/mar/22/two-tunnels-opens-cyclists-bath|accessdate=23 March 2013|newspaper=Guardian|date=22 March 2013}}</ref> |
The Combe Down tunnel reopened on 6 April 2013.<ref name="Guardian220313">{{cite news|last=Morris|first=Steven|title=Bath's Combe Down railway tunnel to reopen for cyclists and hikers|url=https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/mar/22/two-tunnels-opens-cyclists-bath|accessdate=23 March 2013|newspaper=The Guardian|date=22 March 2013}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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[[Category:Cycleways in England]] |
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[[Category:Rail trails in England]] |
[[Category:Rail trails in England]] |
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[[Category:Combe Down]] |
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[[Category:Transport in Bath, Somerset]] |
Latest revision as of 18:16, 19 October 2023
NCN Route 244 Two Tunnels Greenway | |
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Length | 3.8 miles (6.1 km)[1] |
Location | Somerset, United Kingdom |
Established | 6 April 2013 |
Designation | UK National Cycle Network |
Trailheads | East Twerton (west) to Midford (east) |
Use | Cycling |
Highest point | Combe Down Tunnel, 91.4 m (300 ft) |
Lowest point | East Twerton, 18.8 m (62 ft) |
Difficulty | Easy |
Website | https://www.sustrans.org.uk/find-a-route-on-the-national-cycle-network/route-244/ |
The Two Tunnels Greenway is a shared use path for walking and cycling in Bath, Somerset, England.[2] The route links National Cycle Route 24 south of Bath with National Cycle Route 4 in the town centre,[3] and is designated as National Cycle Route 244.[4]
Route
[edit]The route follows the disused railway trackbed of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway from East Twerton through the Bath suburb of Oldfield Park to the Devonshire Tunnel. It emerges into Lyncombe Vale before entering the Combe Down Tunnel, and then coming out to cross Tucking Mill Viaduct at Tucking Mill into Midford.[5] The new route links National Cycle Route 4 in Bath and National Cycle Route 24, 2.5 miles (4 km) south of the city.
History
[edit]NCN24, crossing Midford viaduct, at the south end of the 'Two Tunnels' route, opened in 2005. Sustainable transport charity Sustrans has met with success with its bid for National Lottery funding to start construction of the route.[2] A 'Two Tunnels Steering Group' was established, consisting of the Two Tunnels group, Bath and North East Somerset Council and Sustrans, to ensure the route's successful development.[6]
In June 2009 the major structures were surveyed in preparation for their transfer into the ownership of the local authority from Wessex Water, but the costs of refurbishing the Tunnels exceeded the total project budget then estimated to be £1.9M, with £1M coming from Sustrans.[7] Subsequently, it was agreed that Sustrans should take ownership of the tunnels and be responsible for their refurbishment.
Work began in March 2010 with the excavation of the then-buried western portal of the Devonshire Tunnel, and the project was completed and opened on 6 April 2013.[8] In July 2010, Wessex Water transferred the care of the Devonshire and Combe Down tunnels to Sustrans.[7] Development plans were said to include the installation of motion-sensitive lighting, mobile phone coverage and CCTV within the tunnels,[9] though at the time the Greenway opened, no plans existed for mobile phone coverage in the tunnels.[10]
The Combe Down tunnel reopened on 6 April 2013.[11]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Route 244". Sustrans. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ a b "The Two Tunnels Shared Use Path". Bath & North East Somerset Council. Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 3 October 2007.
- ^ "Route 244". Sustrans. Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ "Route 244 – Map Sustrans". Sustrans. Retrieved 9 March 2014.
- ^ "Two Tunnels path opens in Bath". Ordnance Survey. Archived from the original on 3 July 2013. Retrieved 11 June 2013.
- ^ "Statement by Frank Tompson of 'Two Tunnels Group'" (PDF). Bath & North East Somerset Council. 7 March 2007. Archived (PDF) from the original on 17 November 2011.
- ^ a b "Railway tunnels handed to cycle charity Sustrans". BBC News. 17 July 2010. Retrieved 17 July 2010.
- ^ "Two Tunnels Shared Path". Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
- ^ "The Two Tunnels Project". Proud of Twerton. April 2008. Archived from the original on 13 May 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2008.
- ^ "Mark Annand (Two Tunnels Group secretary) on Twitter".
- ^ Morris, Steven (22 March 2013). "Bath's Combe Down railway tunnel to reopen for cyclists and hikers". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 March 2013.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Media related to Two Tunnels Greenway at Wikimedia Commons
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